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Meridian Theory & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. Which two meridians form the 'Hand Taiyin – Hand Yangming' interior-exterior pair?

    Answer: Lung and Large Intestine

    The Lung (Hand Taiyin) and Large Intestine (Hand Yangming) are interior-exterior partners sharing a Taiyin-Yangming relationship.

  2. Which meridian has its source (yuan) point located at KD-3 (Taixi)?

    Answer: Kidney meridian

    KD-3 (Taixi), located posterior to the medial malleolus, is the source (yuan) point of the Kidney meridian.

  3. The Small Intestine meridian ends at which point on the face?

    Answer: SI-19 (Tinggong)

    The Small Intestine meridian terminates at SI-19 (Tinggong), located anterior to the tragus of the ear.

  4. The Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) originates from which acupuncture point?

    Answer: KD-6

    The Yin Qiao Mai originates at KD-6 (Zhaohai), located below the medial malleolus.

  5. Which meridian passes through the breast and is therefore clinically important in treating breast disorders?

    Answer: Stomach meridian

    The Stomach meridian passes through the breast (nipple is at ST-17), making it clinically significant for breast conditions.

  6. Which of the following meridians does NOT travel through the eye region?

    Answer: Spleen meridian

    The Spleen meridian does not reach the eye; it ends at SP-21 on the lateral chest wall.

  7. Which classic text first systematically described the 12 primary meridians and their pathways?

    Answer: Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic)

    The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine) is the foundational text that systematically describes the 12 primary meridians.